A US navy warship travelling near Yemen has intercepted multiple projectiles but did not appear to be a target of them, two US officials have told Reuters.
The United States is on heightened alert for activity by Iran-backed groups as regional tensions soar during the Israel-Hamas war.
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there were no injuries and that a number of projectiles, including drones, were brought down near the destroyer USS Carney.
They added that according to initial information, it did not appear that the Carney was the target but rather missiles were passing in its vicinity.
The US has sent a significant amount of naval power to the Middle East in the past week, including two aircraft carriers, their support ships and about 2000 marines.
While the White House says there are "no plans or intentions" for their use, it means US military assets would be in place to provide support to protect US security interests if needed.
The US also has an array of bases in the Middle East with troops, fighter aircraft and warships.